The Surry Arts
Council Presents

Mayberry DaysSeptember 23-27,
2015Mount Airy, North Carolina

Welcome

Mayberry Days is a festival for the whole family with activities
and events for the fans who long for the days when life was simple
and the sheriff didn't carry a gun. Enjoy a bottle of pop while
playing checkers, relax to music from many local bands playing the
same songs that Andy grew up with and performed on The Andy Griffith
Show.

Only one word to describe Mayberry Days - BIG
! From the first swing at the "The Emmett" golf tournament on
Thursday morning to eating a barbecue sandwich to singing the
last song at the Blackmon Amphitheatre on Sunday morning, it's
big! The Surry Arts Council and City of Mount
Airy welcomes fans of all ages and from all around the world to
Mayberry Days. Make plans now to attend this family friendly festival
and enjoy four full days of Mayberry spirit.

There is
so much to do during the festival with all types
of shows, a parade, Special Guests, contests, a Silent Auction, food, and games. Something
for the entire family! Enjoy it all, but remember to to take time to
slow down and enjoy what Mayberry means to you.

Mayberry
Days events take place in locations around Mount Airy, with
the Andy Griffith Playhouse, Earle Theatre and Blackmon Amphitheatre being the hubs
of activity. Most everything is within walking distance, so be sure
to wear comfortable shoes and clothes (the festival goes on, rain or
shine). There is free parking in the numerous municipal lots
downtown. Events are scheduled for minimal overlap where you can enjoy nearly
everything.

Be sure to come visit Mount Airy during other times of the year
as well. The Andy Griffith Museum is open 7 days a week and the
Surry Arts Council
has events going on throughout the year, so there are plenty of
reasons to return.

Kenneth
"Otis" Junkin and David Browning "The Mayberry Deputy" on
parade

Special Guests

We are
pleased to welcome so many special guests
to this year's festival, including
first time Mayberry Days attendees
Barbara Eden,
Mayberry's first manicurist, and Clint Howard,
Leon, the peanut butter sandwich totin' cowboy. Each one them has
a special connection to The Andy Griffith Show as a cast member (Betty
Lynn, Clint Howard, Barbara Eden, Maggie Peterson, Rodney Dillard,
Elizabeth MacRae, Ronnie Schell, Margaret Kerry and George Spence), Assistant Director (Bruce
Bilson) or they are part of true Mayberry family (Karen Knotts, George Lindsey, Jr. and
Dorothy Best). You will have multiple opportunities to see them perform
at shows, hear their stories and meet them in person during the
autograph sessions.

2015 Mayberry Days Tickets

Tickets for scheduled 2015 Mayberry Days
shows are available online and
by phoning the Surry Arts
Council at 336.786.7998 during normal business hours
(Mon-Fri 9:00
am to 5:00
pm). All ticket sales for Surry Arts Council events are non-refundable.

Remember Me With Laughter: A Tribute to James Best with Dorothy Best and David Browning

3:45 p.m.

$15*

James Gregory "The Funniest Man in America"

7:00 p.m.

$35*/$28*

Smoke On The Mountain

7:00 p.m.

$15*

The Magnificients Band

7:30 p.m.

$11

VW Boys "Salute to Mayberry"

9:30 p.m.

$10*

Saturday, September 26th

Professor Brower's Lecture / TAGSRWC Meeting

2:00 p.m.

$10*

Colonel Tim's Matinee

2:30 p.m.

$25*

Michael Hoover's "Memories of
Elvis "

7:00 p.m.

$15/$20*

Colonel Tim's Talent Time

7:30 p.m.

$25*

Sunday, September 27th

Smoke On The Mountain

2:00 p.m.

$15*

*Plus tax

Many
thanks to our Sponsor

Shop online at TAGSRWC for licensed
merchandise

Follow Mayberry Days on Facebook and Twitter

You can keep up with the latest festival updates
through our official Facebook page or on Twitter by clicking on the
logos:

Mayberry Days Shows

Mayberry Days has a full range of shows for the whole family every day of the festival. There is bluegrass music, variety shows, beach music, educational lectures, gospel music, comedy & magic, and just plan fun! Learn more about all these shows and tickets early so you don't miss any of the fun.

Colonel Tim's Talent Time

Mayberry Confidential

Volume 25, Issue 1 of Mayberry Confidential
is the official festival newspaper of The Surry Arts Council and your
guide Mayberry Days events, plus other great shows, concerts
and arts programs during our 2014-2015 SAC Season. Copies are
still located around Mount Airy and all pages are available
online
.

Pick one up any time and see what other
events occur throughout the year. Be sure to support the businesses
who advertise in the Mayberry Confidential and tell them "thanks for
supporting Mayberry Days and the Surry Arts
Council!"

The Mayberry Deputy & Floyd the
Barber

Mayberry Days wouldn't be the same without
David Browning as The Mayberry Deputy, and Allan Newsome as Floyd
the Barber. The Surry Arts Council appreciate all their efforts,
along with the other tribute artists to make the festival so much
fun for everyone.

25th Anniversary Mayberry Days
T-shirts

People are talking about the new Mayberry Days t-shirt, and not
just because they are filled with classic quotes from your favorite
television show. Additional photos and pricing are available here.

The shirts are available in the two different styles/colors
shown: blue short sleeve and grey long sleeve. Available sizes
for both styles: Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL, XXXL.

T-shirts are still available at the Andy Griffith Museum Gift Shop.
If you would like to order yours by mail, please call the Museum at
336.786.1604.

Games and Family Fun

Mayberry Days has something for kids and those
of us who are kids at heart. Lots of free events and children's
activities along with games of skill and mental challenges.
Highlights include Autograph Sessions, Mayberry Days Golf Tournament,
Trivia Championship for youth and adult, Mrs. Wiley's Tea, WBMUTBB
Silent Auction, and Pickleland to name a few. More fun that you can
throw a rock at!

See all the details and plan your weekend of fun for
the whole family.

Mayberry Days Championship Barbecue Cook-off

The
Barbecue Cook-off will return in 2015 with another weekend of great
food and fun. Starting on Friday night, cookers from all over
the state will be tending the fires to create some of the best
tasting NC barbecue this side of Mount Pilot. Barbecue judging is
Saturday morning. Special Guests will announce the winners on stage
at the Blackmon Amphitheatre Saturday afternoon.

Pre-Order your 1-lb containers of
barbecue by calling SAC at 336.786.7998. The cost is $10
each. Barbecue
sandwiches are available starting
at 10 a.m. in front of the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

Information for barbecue cookers interested in
completing this year can find all the information on our Barbecue Cook-off page.

Getting Here and Accommodations

For driving directions and
an interactive map from your hometown to the Andy Griffith
Playhouse, click on the map at the right. Once you are in town, you
can use the Mayberry
Days Venue Map to help you get around town.

Local hotels fill up so early reservations are
recommended. There are many hotels and great Bed & Breakfasts in
Mount Airy and the surrounding communities. Visit the Mount
Airy Chamber of Commerce website at www.visitmayberry.com or call 800.948.0949 or
336.786.6116 for information.

Once you arrive in town, stop by the Mount Airy
Visitors Center, located inside the Chamber of Commerce building at
200 N. Main Street "under the big copper clock" downtown for more
area information and maps.